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TheMag1cian Inner circle Ottawa, Ontario 1276 Posts 
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On 2013-07-12 17:05, Paul wrote: I learned it off of Aldo Colombini's "True Magic". It;s the second effect on the DVD I dvd I believe. Extremely visual color changes. Love it. [/quote] Yes, it's Peter's. Sometimes called The Court Jesters or Blushing Jokers. One place it can be found is his book "Kane". J. K. Hartman also has a variation which is either in Card Craft or Trickery Treats. Before the book publication I think it appeared in The Last Heirophant with some further thoughts by Jon Racherbaumer. the exact references are probably in that book "Small But Deadly". :0 [/quote] Wow! Great references. I'll definitely delve in to those. Aldo Colombini says it's one of the few effects with cards that he performs with music. No need for patter due to the exquisite visual element. I combine other effects utilizing jokers such as "prior commitment" (Aronson), "ACE" (Sanders new one), "Full Lotus" (Sankey's "Front Row Sankey" - think paperclipped on steroids using jokers) and currently working on including Colombini's "Jokers Dilemma". "Jesters" is one of my favorite openers at any event. |
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Paul Inner circle A good lecturer at your service! 4409 Posts
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Error in my last post, I referred to The Last Heirophant when I actually meant "Kabbala" Vol. 3
J.K.'s variant IS in "Card Craft" it's called "Second Blush" on p.610. The original appeared on p. 145 of "Kane". It is a great packet trick, I used to use it. Paul. |
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TheMag1cian Inner circle Ottawa, Ontario 1276 Posts
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On 2013-07-16 13:36, Paul wrote: For some reason I just cant get enough of it. I start with a bit of history about the joker such as how they used to be called "Juker", which comes from the German term "Euchre" back in the 1860's. I go on about how they, for the most part are the most neglected card in the deck (not very popular in card games, etc). This provides the Jesters time to practice their magic. Showing all 4 red jokers (both faces), I ask them to say a magic word to turn each card blue one at a time. I adore turning all of them back to the original colors all at once at the end. Visual, majestic material there. It's got one of those handling's that is so fun that it becomes addictive. Also, what a stunning, visual,jaw dropping opener. |
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TheMag1cian Inner circle Ottawa, Ontario 1276 Posts
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Today I was at a coffee shop and decided to break out my cards. I did Jesters, then ÀCE (Sanders) continuing a storyline and for the finale I busted out my ID, put a joker on top of the case and told them that the joker would perform this trick and turn your favorite card over in the deck without anybody even near it. Anybody ever had a standing ovation in a Second Cup coffee shop? Simple effects and HUGE impact.
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Paul Inner circle A good lecturer at your service! 4409 Posts
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For some reason I just cant get enough of it. I start with a bit of history about the joker such as how they used to be called "Juker", which comes from the German term "Euchre" back in the 1860's. I go on about how they, for the most part are the most neglected card in the deck (not very popular in card games, etc). This provides the Jesters time to practice their magic. Showing all 4 red jokers (both faces), I ask them to say a magic word to turn each card blue one at a time. I adore turning all of them back to the original colors all at once at the end. Visual, majestic material there. It's got one of those handling's that is so fun that it becomes addictive. Also, what a stunning, visual,jaw dropping opener. [/quote] Peter didn't turn them back at the end, the cards were pocketed after changing so at the conclusion you are left with one examinable card on the table should anyone grab for it. Jon Racherbauner suggested turning the colors back in Kabbala. |
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morro3 New user 54 Posts
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The Last Trick Of Dr. Jacob Daley for me and all the variations that I do in turn. Really love it.
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TheMag1cian Inner circle Ottawa, Ontario 1276 Posts
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In case people are wondering what Jesters looks like I posted a youtube video of a random guy doing it although I should just tape myself doing it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0dfWHsd8m4 |
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magicdave56 Regular user Ellisville, MO 63011 195 Posts
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Doc Dougherty used to have a good packet trick out it was call Mirror-Aculous another mirror trick.
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MRSharpe Special user Never a dull moment with 940 Posts
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I agree with what has been said about 'best' and 'favorite' with the former actually being impossible to determine. That being said, I prefer packet tricks which can be done with normal cards culled from a deck. Vernon's Twisting the Aces tops my list. Another, which may not be considered a packet trick, is Immaculate Connection by Fred Harris since it uses normal cards in a very 'unnormal' way. As to packets which can't be culled from an ordinary deck, I really like Trost's 8 Card Brainwave. It is killer when done well. It can also be adapted to seasonal and themed routines with a little work making up a special packet. Finally, I'm finding a method/routine which David Ginn was giving away several years ago. The routine was called 'Magic Safarai' and involved a set of 9 cards with photos of animals from various continents. The method is mathematical and can also be adapted to various themes.
Custom Props Designer and Fabricator as well as Performer from Indiana, USA
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MRSharpe Special user Never a dull moment with 940 Posts
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And I just realized I misspoke above. I meant to say Paul Harris instead of Fred. I have a friend (non magician) named Fred Harris and his name popped into my mind while typing the post.
Custom Props Designer and Fabricator as well as Performer from Indiana, USA
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dj Inner circle 1197 Posts
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Kjellstrom Inner circle Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe 5209 Posts
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ACES by Sanders is now one of my top packet tricks.
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KokoB Loyal user 257 Posts
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Packet tricks are all little stories that is why I love them, There are so many I have learned in the years I have been in Magic I would not know where to begin. Nick Trost by far is my favorite, Karl Fulves has some great packet tricks, Paul Gordon has some fun stuff. Here are some of my picks:
Prediction Gone Wild Ghost Flight Trifle Boxing Aces Gordon's Aces Deca Oil & Water Desperado & I can list about a hundred more... |
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galerius Loyal user Piemontese Alps ( Northwestern Italy ) 245 Posts
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At the moment my favorite packet effects are
Ghost Buster by Peter Duffie Sanverted by John Carney Eight-Card Brainwave by Nick Trost |
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sohaib Special user San Ramon, CA 577 Posts
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On 2013-07-28 09:31, KokoB wrote: Ghost Flight is very, very good! |
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sohaib Special user San Ramon, CA 577 Posts
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On 2013-07-28 10:18, galerius wrote: Sanverted and Eight-Card Brainwave are classics! I'll look into Ghost Buster 
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Mb217 Inner circle 9542 Posts
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Lately, I've found myself doing a little set that includes 3 of my favorites...
I begin with Twisting The Aces, followed by The Daley Trick with a finale of NFW, where I simply say something like, "Let me try a little something with 4 other friends"... The 4 jokers come out and eventually turn back into those 4 aces I started out with. So first you start out with 4 aces that flip over face up one at a time, then the 2 black aces magically switch places with the 2 red aces in the spec's hands. And then you say enough with these aces, let's try 4 other cards - Jokers,  that eventually, impossibly turns back into the 4 aces. 
Really works pretty well for me. All 3 effects can be done individually and would qualify as a classic effect on its own. You can't lose!
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galerius Loyal user Piemontese Alps ( Northwestern Italy ) 245 Posts
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On 2013-07-28 18:31, sohaib wrote: Besides being a good one in itself, you can always perform 8CBW as an 'experiment' to test spectator's psychic powers...giving her the idea that she's a good subject to work with, for other effects to follow. At least, I used it this way a couple of times
As for Ghost Buster, yes, give it a try, has a nice final gag ! |
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theatfusatfus New user 80 Posts
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Arsenal New user United Kingdom 77 Posts
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For me:
1. "Jack 4 You" by Masuda http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S15263 Cards are set on the card stand. Audience chooses one of the suits of the Jacks. (Let's say Hearts) When the magician spreads the cards, only Jack of Hearts is facing the audience. Also the back color of the Jack of Hearts is different from others. Finally, magician reveals the rest of the cards and they are all 4's. (4 of spades, and 4 of clubs) 2. "Stand up Monte" by Garrett Thomas http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/2547 3. "Spin Doctor" by John Bannon http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S11479 |
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Posted: Jul 13, 2013 01:43 am 